The Russellville Cyclones golf team will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Russellville Country Club putting green for players, and their parents, interested in playing golf this upcoming season.

Russellville head coach Roy McSpadden said he would take any and all players interested in learning to play golf, with prior experience or not.

“I don’t care if they’ve ever picked up a golf club before,” he said. “If they are willing to learn, I’m willing to help them. I’ve had a lifetime of fun and frustration playing golf and this is my way to give back. If kids want to get better at something, I can help them. If they are interested and they are between the ninth-grade and 12th-grade, then theyc an play.”

The meeting, which McSpadden described as informal, is an informational meeting for potential players and parents to get to know the coach, his goals and his line of thinking towards golf.

According to McSpadden it’s going to be a long road to victory for the Cyclones and Lady Cyclones. Russellville has two returning starters in Ethan Grace and Tripp Croom. Also making contributing will be Scott Douthit, Peyton Duffield, Ben Griffin and Evan Hannah.

“They’ve all got ability, we’ve just got to get them to work on consistency,” McSpadden said.

Austin Robinson will make the jump from baseball to help on the greens. McSpadden said that Robinson was relatively new to the game of golf, but came with a lot of talent.

“He’s been playing some summer tournaments and he has had some success,” he said. “He started late for a golfer but he is going to be a really good golfer one of these days.”

To add depth to the team, a host of freshmen will be given the opportunity to help the team.

The Lady Cylones will bring Regan Stinger and Ashley O’ Dell to the greens.

“Regan is tough,” McSpadden said. “She’s got a really good attitude and she’s going to be a really good player for us before it’s all over with. I’m looking for her to really take a step forward this year. Ashley hasn’t played golf for quite some time, but I’ve watched her hit balls this summer. She’s got a great swing.”

McSpadden said that those interested in attending the meeting should call (479) 857-1620.